Kenmore 790.4030 SERIES User manual
Kenmore
Gas Built-In Oven
Horno de pared
Four à encastrer au gaz
* = Color number, número de color, numéro de la couleur
Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien
English / Español / Français
Models/Modelos/Modèles : 790.4030*
P/N A00327502 Rev. A
Sears Brands Management Corporation
www.kenmore.com
Toronto (Ontario) Canada M5B 2C3
www.sears.ca
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Table of Contents
Wall Oven Warranty................................................. 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................... 3
Liqueed Petroleum (Propane) Gas Conversion .........5
Product Record ......................................................... 6
Serial Plate Location ................................................. 6
Grounding Instructions.............................................. 6
Oven Vent and Racks ............................................... 7
Air Circulation in the Oven ...................................... 7
Control Pad Features ............................................... 8
Setting the Oven Controls ......................................... 9
Adjusting the Oven Temperature .............................13
Self-Cleaning........................................................... 15
General Care & Cleaning.........................................17
Before You Call....................................................... 20
Printed in United States
Kenmore Limited Warranty
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship
when it is correctly installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.kenmore.com/
warranty
This warranty applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date in the United States, and is void in Canada, if this
appliance is ever used for other than private household purposes.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, and will NOT pay for:
Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock.
2. Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from accident or improper operation or
maintenance.
3. Discoloration of cooktop surfaces resulting from normal use.
4.
in base light bulbs.
5. A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct the user in correct appliance installation,
operation and maintenance.
Service calls to correct appliance installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, or to repair
problems with house fuses, circuit breakers, house wiring, and plumbing or gas supply systems resulting from
such installation.
7. Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed by Sears authorized service
agents, including installation that was not in accord with electrical, gas or plumbing codes.
8. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, if it is not correctly operated
and maintained according to all supplied instructions.
9. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, resulting from accident,
alteration, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, caused by the use of detergents,
cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
Service to an appliance if the model and serial plate is missing, altered, or cannot easily be determined to
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair or replacement as
limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law. Seller shall not be liable for incidental or consequential
damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada*.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Homan Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
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• Remove all tape and packaging before using the
appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to
play with packaging material.
•Proper Installation. Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualied technician in
accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54 latest edition, and National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA No.70-latest edition and local code
requirements.
provided in the literature package for this appliance.
Sears Parts & Repair is the recommended repair
service for this appliance. Know how to disconnect the
electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker
or fuse box in case of an emergency.
• User Servicing. Do not repair or replace any part
of the appliance unless specically recommended
in the manuals. All other servicing should be done
personal injury and damage to the appliance.
• Never modify or alter the construction of an
appliance by removing panels, wire covers or any
other part of the product.
• Remove the oven door from any unused appliance if
it is to be stored or discarded.
Stepping, leaning, sitting or pulling down
on the door of this appliance can result in serious injuries
and may also cause damage to the appliance. Do not
allow children to climb or play around the appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
— Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the re department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a qualied installer, servicer or the gas supplier.
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a re or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or death.
Important Safety Instructions
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these
symbols and follow all instructions given.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or
property damage.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
Important
Tip Over Hazard
• A child or adult can tip the
oven and be killed.
• Install the anti-tip device to
oven and/or structure per
installation instructions.
• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged
when the oven is moved.
• Do not operate the oven without the
anti-tip device in place and engaged.
• Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or serious burns to children
and adults.
Refer to the installation
instructions supplied
with your appliance for
proper installation.
Check for proper instal-
lation with a visual
check that the anti-tip
screws are present.
Anti-tip mounting
holes
Test the installation with light downward
pressure on the open oven door. The oven
should not tip forward.
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Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR OVEN
• Use Care When Opening an Oven Door—Stand to
the side of the appliance when opening the door of
remove or replace food in the oven.
• Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The wall oven
is vented at the upper control panel or at the center
trim depending of the model. Touching the surfaces in
this area when the wall oven is operating may cause
sensitive items near the oven vent. These items could
melt or ignite.
NEVER cover any slots, holes or
passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack
with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks
monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may trap
Placement of Oven Racks. Always place oven
racks in desired location while oven is cool. Remove
rack must be moved while oven is hot, use extreme
caution. Use pot holders and grasp the rack with both
hands to reposition. Do not let pot holders contact
the hot oven element or interior of the oven.
Do not use your broiler pan without its insert. The
broiler pan and grid allow dripping fat to drain and
be kept away from the high heat of the broiler.
Do not cover the broiler grid or oven bottom with
aluminum foil. Exposed fat and grease could ignite.
Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp
cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb to break.
appliance before removing and replacing the bulb.
• Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil to
line the oven bottom. Only use aluminum foil as
• Do not cook food on the oven bottom. Always cook
in proper bakeware and always use the oven racks.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
YOUR OVEN
• Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts
free of grease that could catch re. Exhaust fan
clean. Do not allow grease to accumulate. Greasy
manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.
• Cleaners/Aerosols—Always follow the
manufacturer’s recommended directions for use. Be
aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols
may ignite causing damage and/or injury.
materials should not be stored in an oven, near
surface units or in the storage drawer, broiler drawer,
warmer drawer or lower oven. This includes paper,
plastic, and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plastic
not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near
the oven.
Do not store items of interest to children in
the cabinets above an appliance. Children climbing on
the appliance to reach items could be seriously injured.
• Do not leave children alone. Children should not
be left alone or unattended in the area where an
appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to
sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
• DO NOT TOUCH INTERIOR OVEN BURNER OR
INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE WALL OVEN UNTIL
THEY HAVE COOLED. The oven heating burner may be
the burner may become hot enough to cause burns.
During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or
are the oven vent openings, the surfaces near these
openings, oven door, window and broiler drawer.
• Wear Proper Apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging
garments should never be worn while using the
appliance.
materials contact hot surfaces.
NEVER use this appliance as a space
heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result
in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the
oven.
• Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires. Smother
the re with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
•When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or
•Use Only Dry Potholders. Moist or damp potholders
on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do
not let the potholders touch hot heating surface units.
Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a
potholder.
• Remove the oven doors from any unused appliance if
it is to be stored or discarded.
•Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers. Buildup of
pressure may cause the container to burst and result
in injury.
IMPORTANT—Do not attempt to operate the
appliance during a power failure.
operate again. Once the power resumes, reset the clock
and oven function.
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SELF-CLEANING OVEN MODELS
• Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts of the
appliance listed in this Owner’s Guide. Before using the
stored in the appliance.
• Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door gasket is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to
rub, damage or move the gasket.
• Do not use oven cleaners. No oven cleaner or oven
liner protective coating of any kind should be used in
or around any part of the appliance
The health of some birds is extremely
cycle of any wall oven. Move birds to another well
ventilated room.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California
to publish a list of substances known to the state to
cause cancer, birth defects or other productive harm,
and requires businesses to warn customers of potential
exposure to such substances.
Conversion to L.P. Gas
Personal injury or death from electrical
Any additions, changes or conversions
required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily
meet the application needs must be made by a
provided with this appliance and is located on the
lower REAR (back side) panel of the range. Before
installation.
Important Safety Instructions
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Grounding Instructions
not use an adaptor plug, an extension cord, or remove
grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure to
plug for your protection against shock hazard and
should be plugged directly into a properly grounded
receptacle. DO NOT cut or remove the grounding
prong from this plug.
For personal safety, this oven must be properly
grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must
be plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly
polarized and properly grounded.
outlet, it is the personal responsibility of the consumer to
See the installation instructions packaged with
this oven for complete installation and grounding
instructions.
Do not, under any
circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.
grounding plug
Grounding
type wall
receptacle
Important Safety Instructions
Serial Plate Location
Product Record
model and serial number printed on the serial plate.
Model No. __________________________________
Serial No.___________________________________
Date of purchase ____________________________
Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future
reference.
790.
Please carefully read and save these
instructions
This Use & Care Manual contains general operating
instructions for your appliance and feature
information for several models. Your product may not
have all the described features. The graphics shown
are representative. The graphics on your appliance
may not look exactly like those shown. Common
sense and caution must be practiced when installing,
operating and maintaining any appliance.
serial number printed on the
serial plate. The serial plate
is located along the interior
side trim and visible when the
oven door is opened.
Remember to record the
serial number for future
reference.
Serial Plate
Location
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Some models are equipped with a blower which runs in baking
and self-cleaning mode to keep all internal components at a cool temperature.
The blower may keep running even if the oven has been turned o, until the
components have cooled down.
Oven Vent Location
The oven is vented through the upper control panel trim. When the oven is on,
warm air is released through the vent. This venting is necessary for proper air
circulation in the oven and good baking results. Steam or moisture may appear
near the oven vent. This is normal
Arranging Oven Racks
other part of the oven with aluminum foil. Doing so will alter heat distribution, produce
poor baking results, and may cause permanent damage to the oven interior. During
self clean temperatures, the oven will be hot enough to melt foil. Only use aluminum
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven. When
cooking, the oven interior and exterior, as well as the oven racks, will become very
hot which can cause burns.
To remove an oven rack
and slide out.
To replace an oven rack
front of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place.
Oven Vent and Racks
Air Circulation in the Oven
and be sure pans and cookware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or back of the oven cavity. The hot
air must circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food.
Oven Ignition
Do not attempt to light the oven burners during a power failure. The oven burner valves will not open
turn the Temperature Control knob to OFF. When power resumes, turn the Temperature Control knob back to the
desired temperature.
with the thermostat and will glow whenever the burner is on.
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Control Pad Features
Note:
functions are the same. Also,
and Care Guide.
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become
familiar with the various functions of the oven as described below.
Oven Control Key Pads
Clock Set
2. Timer On/O
minute timer does not start or stop cooking.
3. Cook Time
time desired.
4. Delay Start
a delayed timed bake or clean cycle.
5. Oven Indicator Light
the oven unit turns on to maintain the set oven
temperature.
Preheat Indicator Light
reset higher than the actual oven temperature.
For a silent control panel
programmed for silent operation. Press and hold Delay Start. After 7 seconds, the control will beep once. This will
block the controls from sounding when a pad is pressed. To return the sound, press and hold Delay Start again for
7 seconds until the control beeps once.
Note: The control will return to the audible mode after a power outage.
Temperature conversion
The electronic oven control is set to operate in °F (Fahrenheit) when shipped from the factory. The oven can be
To change the temperature to °C (Celsius) or from °C to °F (control should not be in a Bake or Clean mode):
Broil. "— —" appears in the display.
2. Press and hold the
3. Press and hold Broil until °F or °C appears in the display.
4. Press the or to change °F to °C or °C to °F.
5. Press any control pad to return to normal operating mode.
*Note: The OVEN indicator light on the electronic display will turn ON and OFF when using the Bake feature
and during preheat. This is normal and indicates that the oven is cycling to maintain the selected baking
temperature. When the preheat indicator light turns OFF, your oven is ready.
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4
7
6
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2
3 9
12
11
10
7. Door Lock Indicator Light
constantly after the door locks.
8. Up and Down Arrows
function pads to select oven temperature, cook time,
start time (when programming an automatic start
time), time of day, clean time and minute timer.
9. Bake
Stop
entered except the time of day and minute timer.
Broil
Self Clean
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Setting Oven Controls
Note: The time of day must
To Set the Clock
once (do not hold pad down).
2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the or until the correct time of day appears in the display.
Note:
To Set the Minute Timer:
Timer On/O.
2. Press the to increase the time in one minute increments. Press and hold the
Note:
seconds.
seconds until Timer On/O is pressed.
Note: The indicator light located above the Timer On/O pad will glow while the minute timer is active.
Note:
when the set time has run out. The minute timer can be used alone or during any of the other oven functions.
When the minute timer is in use with any other function, the minute timer will be shown in the display. To view
other functions, press the pad for that function.
To Change the Minute Timer while it is in use:
While the timer is active and shows in the display, press and hold the or to increase or decrease the time.
To Cancel the Minute Timer before the set time has run out: Press Timer On/O.
Note: To turn the time of day display OFF or ON in the display press and hold for 8 seconds (the control
will beep once) and then release. This feature does not remove the set time of day from the memory of the
pad
is touched.
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To Set or Change the Temperature for Baking
To Set the Controls for Baking:
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven
exterior, oven racks, and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns.
Do not bake food directly on the oven bottom. To avoid damaging the oven interior and surfaces,
always bake food in the oven using bakeware positioned on an oven rack.
Bake. "— — —" appears in the display.
2. Within 5 seconds, press the or
or
3. As soon as the or pad is released, the oven will begin heating to the selected temperature. When the
displayed temperature reaches the desired baking temperature, the preheat indicator light will turn OFF and
the control will beep 3 times.
4. To cancel baking, press Stop.
To Change the Oven Temperature after Baking has Started:
Bake and make sure the bake temperature is displayed.
2. Press the or pad to increase or decrease the set temperature.
To Set Control for Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving
To set control for continuous baking:
Timer On/O down for 5 seconds until tone is heard, "— — hr" will appear in display for
continuous cooking. The current time of day will return to the display.
2. To cancel the Continuous Bake function, press Timer On/O and hold for 5 seconds until tone is heard. "12hr"
To Set Control for Oven Lockout
The control can be programmed to lock the oven door and lockout the oven control pads.
To set Control for Oven Lockout feature:
Stop
and the motor driven door lock will begin to close automatically. DO NOT open oven door while the indicator
time of day will appear in the display.
Stop and hold for 3 seconds. The control will unlock the oven door
and resume normal operation.
For Best Baking Results
Fully preheat oven before baking items like cookies, cakes, biscuits, or breads.
Do not open oven door too often. Opening the door will reduce the temperature in the oven.
Dark or dull pans and glass absorb more heat than shiny bakeware resulting in dark or over browning of foods.
To prevent this, it may be necessary to reduce oven temperature or cook time to prevent over browning of
some foods. Dark pans are recommended for pies. Shiny pans are recommended for cakes, cookies, and
Setting Oven Controls
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To Set the Timed Bake Features
The Cook Time and Delay Start pads operate the features that will turn the oven ON and OFF at the times you
to begin baking at a later time with a delayed start.
To Program the Oven to Begin Baking Immediately and To Shut O Automatically (Timed Bake):
2. Place the food in the oven.
3. Press Bake.
4. Within 5 seconds, press the or or , the
5. Press Cook Time
or until the desired baking time appears in the display.
7. The oven will turn ON and begin heating.
To Program Oven for a Delayed Start and to Shut-O Automatically:
2. Place the food in the oven.
3. Press Bake.
4. Within 5 seconds, press the or or , the
5. Press Cook Time
or until the desired baking time appears.
7. Press Delay Start. The earliest possible start time will appear in the display.
8. Press the or until the desired start time appears in the display.
9. Once the controls are set, the control calculates the time when baking will stop.
When the Set Bake Time Runs Out:
Stop is pressed.
To Change the Oven Temperature or Bake Time after Baking has Started:
2. Press the or to adjust the setting.
Note: During Timed Bake the preheat indicator light will not function.
Setting Oven Controls
Use the automatic timer when cooking cured or frozen meats and most fruits and vegetables.
Food Poisoning Hazard. Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so
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Setting Oven Controls
Oven Baking
For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies or pastries, etc. There is no need
to preheat the oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles.
The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned
appliance.
Baking Problems and Solutions Chart
Baking Problems Causes Corrections
Cookies and biscuits
burn on the bottom.
into the oven before the
preheating time is completed.
before placing food in oven.
cm (2" to 4") of air space on all sides when
placed in the oven.
fast.
Cakes too dark on
top or bottom.
before preheating time is
completed.
before placing food in the oven.
recommended.
Cakes not done in
the center.
recommended.
of pan.
Cakes not level.
level is uneven, refer to the installation instructions
for leveling the range.
rack overcrowded.
clearance on all sides of each pan in the oven.
Foods not done
when cooking time
is up.
suggested and bake for the recommended time.
the ones to be used for baking.
frequently.
baking time.
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Setting Oven Controls
Broiling Tips
Preheating the oven is suggested when searing rare steaks. (Remove all utensils from the oven before
this Use & Care Guide.
To Broil: Broil on side until the food is browned; turn and cook on the second side. Season and serve. Always
pull rack out to the "stop" position before turning or removing food.
Broiling times vary, so watch the food closely. Time not only depends on the distance from burner, but on the
than second. Frozen meats also require additional time.
To make cleaning easier, line the bottom of the broiler pan with aluminum foil. DO NOT cover the broiler
grid with foil.
To prevent grease from baking on, remove the broiler pan from the oven as soon as cooking is completed.
scouring may scratch the grid.
from the element. Always watch food carefully to prevent burning.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture states, “Rare fresh beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to
Adjusting the Oven Temperature
your recipe times, you can adjust the control so that the oven cooks hotter or cooler than the temperature displayed.
To Adjust Oven Temperature:
Bake.
2. Set the temperature to 550°F (287°C) by pressing and holding the .
3. Within 2 seconds, press and hold Bake until the 2 digit display appears. Release Bake. The display now indicates
or
.
of degrees.
5. When you have made the desired adjustment, press Stop to go back to the time of day display.
Note:
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Broil
Broiling is a method of cooking tender cuts of meat by direct heat under
the broil element of the oven. Be sure you center your broiler pan directly
under the broil element for best results.
Arrange oven rack while oven is still cool. Position the rack as needed.
The broiler pan and its insert allow dripping grease to drain and be kept
away from the high heat of the broiler. DO NOT use the pan without
its insert. DO NOT cover the insert with foil. The exposed grease could
ignite.
extinguisher. DO NOT
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven.
When cooking, the oven interior and exterior, as well as the oven racks,
will become very hot which can cause burns.
Setting Oven Controls
To Operate the Oven Light
located on control panel to turn the interior oven light ON and OFF whenever the oven door is closed.
The interior oven light is located at the upper left rear wall of the oven interior and is covered with a glass shield
held by a wire holder. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use. To change the interior oven
General Care & Cleaning section.
Broiler Pan
Grid
Supplied with some models
To Set for Broiling:
Broil Rack Position Table
below.
2. Press Broil. "— —"will appear in display.
3. Press and hold the or until the desired broil setting level appears in the display. Press the for HI
broil or the for LO broil. Most foods may be broiled at the HI broil setting. Select the LO broil setting to
4. For optimum browning, preheat broil element for 5 minutes before adding food.
DO NOT use the broil pan
without the insert or cover the insert with aluminum foil. The exposed fat could ignite.
Close the oven door when broiling.
7. Broil on one side until food is browned. Turn and broil food on 2nd side.
Note: Always pull the oven rack out to the stop position before turning or removing the food.
Stop.
Broil Rack Position Table
Rack Position Food category
Rack position 4 Medium steaks & hamburgers
Rack position 3
Rack position 2
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Self-Cleaning
During the self-
cleaning cycle, the outside of the
oven can become very hot to the
touch. DO NOT leave small children
unattended near the appliance.
The health of some
birds is extremely sensitive to the
cycle of any wall oven. Move birds to
another well ventilated room.
DO NOT line the oven
walls, racks, bottom or any other
part of the appliance with aluminum
foil. Doing so will destroy heat
distribution, produce poor baking
results and cause permanent damage
to the interior (aluminum foil will melt
to the interior surface of the oven).
DO NOT force the oven
door open. This can damage the
automatic door locking system. Use
caution when opening the door after
Self-Cleaning Oven
cooking temperatures) which eliminate soils completely or reduces them
Adhere to the following cleaning precautions:
• Allow the oven to cool before cleaning.
• Wear rubber gloves when cleaning any exterior parts of the oven
manually.
• DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The woven material of the oven
door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to
rub, damage or remove the gasket.
• DO NOT use any cleaning materials on the oven door gasket. Doing
so could cause damage.
•Remove all utensils and any aluminum foil from the oven. These
items cannot withstand high cleaning temperatures.
•
•Remove any excessive spillovers in the oven cavity before starting
temperatures. DO NOT allow food spills with a high sugar or acid
remain on the surface as they may leave a dull spot even after cleaning.
•Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven
door gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven
and water.
oven bottom should be removed.
What to Expect during Cleaning
While the oven is in operation, the oven heats to temperatures much
higher than those used in normal cooking. Sounds of metal expansion
and contraction are normal. Odor is also normal as the food soil is being
removed. Smoke may appear through the oven vent.
and cause more smoke and odor than usual. This is normal and safe and
cleaning cycle.
Note: See additional cleaning
information for the oven door in the
General Care & Cleaning section.
DO Hand
Clean Frame
DO Hand
Clean Door DO NOT Hand Clean
Oven Door Gasket
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To avoid possible
burns use care when opening
Cleaning cycle. Stand to the
side of the oven when opening
the door to allow hot air or
steam to escape.
DO NOT force
the oven door open. This can
damage the automatic door
locking system. Use caution
and avoid possible burns when
Cleaning cycle has completed.
HOT.
Starting the Select Self-Clean Cycle
NOTE: The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open window,
To Set the Controls for a Self-Clean Cycle:
2. Press Self Clean. "— — —" appears in the display.
3. Press the
until "2:00" appears in the display for a 2 hour
cycle.
4. As soon as or
5. As soon as the controls are set, the motor driven lock will begin to close
DO NOT
for the oven door to lock).
cancelled and the oven temperature has cooled.
When the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed:
End" will appear in the display window and the
has gone out, the oven door can be opened.
End" is in the display and the Select Clean indicator light remains
ON, press Stop. The time of day will appear in the display.
NOTE: When the oven is cool, wipe away any residue or powdered ash with
a damp cloth or paper towel.
Stopping or Interrupting a Select Self-Cleaning Cycle
Stop.
has gone out, the oven door can be opened.
Self-Cleaning (cont’d)
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General Care & Cleaning
Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven
Surfaces How to Clean
Aluminum (Trim Pieces)
& Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. Do not scour or use
They can scratch and discolor aluminum.
Painted and Plastic Control
Panel, Body Parts, and
Decorative Trim
DO NOT use abrasive
cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch.
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Control Panel, Decorative
Trim
Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF. To remove, pull each
with a clean water using a dishcloth. Be sure to squeeze excess water from the
cloth before wiping the panel; especially when wiping around the controls.
Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance.
Clean stainless steel with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean
water and a cloth. Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides
or chlorine. Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners
that are especially made for cleaning stainless steel. Always be sure to rinse the
cleaners from the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that cannot
be removed.
Porcelain Enamel Broiler Pan
and Grid, Door Liner, Body
Parts
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a
wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become
damaged during future heating.
Oven Racks
Oven interior For oven interior remove excessive spillovers from oven cavity bottom before start
ing Self Clean. Clean any soils from oven frame and door liner outside the oven
door gasket.
Oven Door
DO Hand
Clean Door
DO NOT
Hand Clean
Oven Door
Gasket
DO Hand
Clean Frame
Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the oven door.
Rinse well. You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door.
DO NOT immerse the door in water. DO NOT spray or allow water or the glass
cleaner to enter the door vents. DO NOT use oven cleaners, cleaning powders
or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door.
DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven
should be taken not to rub, damage or remove this gasket.
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Removing and Replacing the Oven Door
The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door
To Remove Oven Door:
2. Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges down from
the oven frame completely towards the oven door (See Fig. 2). A tool
3. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides (Do not use the
4. Close the door to the broil stop position (the oven door will stop into this
position just before fully closing).
5. With the oven door in the broil stop position, lift the oven door hinge
arms over the roller pins located on each side of the oven frame (See
Fig. 4).
To Replace Oven Door:
2. Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal position, seat
the hook of the hinge arm over the roller pins located on each side of the
oven door frame (See Fig. 4). The hook of the hinge arms must be fully
seated onto the roller pins.
4. Push the door hinge locks up towards and into the oven frame on both
left and right oven door hinges (See Fig. 2) to the locked position.
5. Close the oven door.
Special Door Care Instructions- Most oven doors contain glass that can
break.
Read the following recommendations:
2. Do not hit the glass with pots, pans, or any other object.
3. Scratching, hitting, jarring or stressing the glass may weaken its structure
causing an increased risk of breakage at a later time.
Door Hinge locations
with oven door fully open
Fig. 2
Fig. 4
Fig. 3
Oven door
Around
Hinge
General Care & Cleaning
L
O
C
K
roller
pin
hing
e
arm
Changing the Oven Light
On some models an interior oven light will turn automatically when the
oven door is opened. The oven light may be turned on when the door is
closed by pushing oven light switch located on the control panel. On some
models, the lamp is covered with a glass shield held in place by a wire
holder. THE GLASS SHIELD MUST BE IN PLACE WHENEVER THE OVEN IS
IN USE.
To replace the light bulb:
CAUTION: BE SURE THE OVEN IS COOL.
glass.
4. For models with glass shield, press holder on one side to release glass
shield, change bulb and be sure to replace the glass shield.
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To Remove and Replace Oven Bottom
To Remove the Oven Bottom:
oven, and then pull out.
To Replace the Oven Bottom:
2. Screw the two screws in the back of the oven bottom.
To Remove and Replace Storage Drawer (Some Models)
The drawer can be removed to facilitate cleaning under the wall oven. Use
care when handling the drawer.
To Remove the Storage Drawer
2. Pull drawer out until it stops.
(not visible).
4. Pull the drawer out until it stops again.
5. Tilt the drawer down to allow the drawer rollers to clear the frame rollers.
To Replace the Storage Drawer
General Care & Cleaning
Drawer
Front
Frame
Frame
Roller
Drawer
Roller
3. Push the drawer in until it stops, then lift the drawer to allow the drawer rollers to clear the guide stoppers (not
visible).
4. Close the drawer.
Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or in the storage or broiler drawer. This includes
explosive containers, such as aerosol cans, on or near the appliance. Flammable materials may explode and result
General Care & Cleaning
Before manually cleaning any part of
range is cool. The range may be hot and can cause
burns.
Ammonia must be rinsed before
operating the oven. Provide adequate ventilation.
Aluminum Foil and Utensils
Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials
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Before you call for service
that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.
Before You Call
Solutions to Common Problems
OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Oven Control Beeps
and Displays any F
code error (example
F11).
Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Press STOP/CLEAR to clear the
number. Press STOP/CLEAR
Installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Contact installing
Kitchen cabinet misalignment may make oven appear to be not level. Be sure cabinets
are square and level. Contact cabinet maker to correct problem.
Entire appliance does
not operate. Make sure cord/plug is securely plugged into electrical outlet.
Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Contact your local electric company.
Short in cord/plug. Replace cord/plug.
Controls are not set properly. See instructions in the Oven Control Guide to set the
controls.
House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped immediately following installation.
House fuse may not be fully engaged. Check fuse or engage circuit breaker securely.
House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped immediately following installation.
House fuse may not be fully engaged. Check fuse and screw or engage circuit breaker
securely. Call your local electric company for service outage information. For assistance
installing the wall oven.
Oven light does not
work. Changing Oven Light to replace
or tighten the bulb.
Oven or broiler
drawer smokes
excessively during
broiling.
Door is open. Door should be closed during broiling.
Meat too close to the broil burner. Reposition the rack to provide more clearance
between the meat and the broiler.
Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Slash remaining fatty edges
to prevent curling, but do not cut into the lean.
Grid on broiler pan wrong side up. Grease cannot drain into broiler pan. Always place
the grid on the broiler pan with the ribs up and the slots down to allow grease to drip
into the pan.
Broiler pan used without grid or grid covered with foil. DO NOT use the broiler pan
without the grid or cover the grid with foil.
Grease spatters and food buildup cause excessive smoke. Regular cleaning is necessary
when broiling frequently.
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